Free guided tours, jazz and classical concerts, plenty going on at the auditorium and fingers crossed for a start to the beach season as Águilas gears up for Easter

In some ways the next couple of weeks marks a slight lull in the busy social and cultural life of Águilas, reflecting the period of Lent between Carnival and Easter, which begins in 2026 at the end of March. However, the programme of free guided tours continues apace, with the dramatized “Mediums” museum visit returning for Easter week, and local businesses will be hoping that the spring break coincides with an upturn in temperatures, attracting visitors to the coast for the holidays!

Below is a selection of events and activities during March, which as ever is susceptible to modification as the month goes on:

Wednesday March 4

19.30: Cuando el Cuerpo Recuerda, theatre by the Housewives’ Assoiation at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal. Admission free of charge.

Thursday March 5

18.00: Il Escámez in concert at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal. Admission free of charge.

Friday March 6

20.00: Presentation of the book “Punto de Partida” by Adoración Peñas Marín at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal. Admission free of charge.

20.00 and 22.00: The dying embers of Carnival 2026 are still aglow at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena as the Chirigota de Águilas perform their witty songs. Tickets are priced at 9 euros and are available online here, in person at the Casa de la Cultura and the Museo Arqueológico, or from 19.00 on the day of the shows at the box office of the auditorium.

Saturday March 7

11.00: Free guided tour of the historic town centre of Águilas starting at the Tourist Office (in Spanish).

Duration: approximately 2 hours.

This tour takes participants through the port and Plaza de España and past important monuments and buildings, such as the Ícaro (Carnival monument), Ferrocarril monument, Archaeological Museum and church of San José. The tour is suitable for those of limited mobility.

Further information here: bookings for this tour throughout the year should be made here or through the tourist office.

20.00: ¡Dilo Reina! at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena, tickets priced at 7 euros and available online here, in person at the Casa de la Cultura and the Museo Arqueológico, or from 19.00 on the day of the show at the box office of the auditorium. Click here for further details.

22.00: Chinitos contest at the Asociación La Colmena del Vagón as part of the 31st annual farming festival.

Sunday March 8

9.00: A 10-km hike starting at the chapel in the tiny hamlet of Cuesta de Gos. Registration to take part costs 10 euros. Another event taking place as part of the 31st annual farming festival.

10.00: A running race to celebrate International Women’s Day, starting outside the Town Hall in Plaza de España. Participation is free of charge by registration is required online here.

Friday March 13

20.00: Live music from The International Jazz Trio at the Casino de Águilas. Tickets can be booked for 12 euros, booking details here.

Saturday March 14

20.00: The Ciudad de Murcia Youth Orchestra at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena, tickets 6 euros available online here, in person at the Casa de la Cultura and the Museo Arqueológico, or from 19.00 on the day of the show at the box office of the auditorium. Click here for details of the full cycle of youth orchestra concerts.

21.00: Dinner for local farmers as part of the 31st annual farming festival, including the election of Farmer of the Year and live music from Fabián Pinilla and Francisco Ponce at 22.00. Venue Restaurante La Marina de Cope, Price 40 euros, bookings on 968 447300 / 616 064642.

Sunday March 15

9.30: Free guided walk in the Cuatro Calas area of the coastline. Discover the charming beaches and coves of the far south-west of the municipality, close to the boundary with Andalucía, with plenty of botanical, geological and ornithological surprises along the way!

Online booking can be found here, for further information click here.

All morning: Traditional produce market in the Plaza de España.

Friday March 20

16.30: Free guided tour of the “urban maritime and fishing route”, learning (in Spanish about the history of fishing in Águilas and its important role in shaping the identity of the town. The visit starts at the Carnival monument and ends in Plaza Virgen del Rocío (Playa de la Colonia). Click here for further details.

March 20 to 29

A gastronomic festival celebrating the local farmed "corvina" salmon-bass at 14 restaurants in the municipality. Click here for further details.

Sunday March 22

11.00: Mountain bike ride for children aged 15 and under in the Rambla del Pocico, on the wild coast north of Cabo Cope and Calabardina. Registration at the venue on the morning of the event from 10.30 – free gift for all participants.

14.00: Annual migas contest in Marina de Cope as part of the 31st annual farming festival, with lunch served at 14.00.

Saturday March 28

20.00: Young musical talent on show in a concert at the Casino de Águilas, tracing the history of the piano from Bach to Granados. Tickets 8 euros, click here for booking details.

Sunday March 29

11.00: Free guided walk on the Tres Bahías Blue Trail, starting at the Auditorium and lasting approximately 2 hours. The route includes the Rambla de las Culebras, the museum housed in the old loading tunnels, the ore deposits and the viewing point. Click here for further information or here for registration.

20.00: EL Bar Nuestro de Cada Día at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena. Tickets 15 euros, available online here, in person at the Casa de la Cultura and the Museo Arqueológico, or from 19.00 on the day of the show at the box office of the auditorium., a las 20 horas. Click here for further details.

Tuesday March 31

16.30: Free guided tour of the “urban maritime and fishing route”, learning (in Spanish) about the history of fishing in Águilas and its important role in shaping the identity of the town. The visit starts at the Carnival monument and ends in Plaza Virgen del Rocío (Playa de la Colonia). Click here for further details.

Wednesday April 1

18.00: Free dramatized “Mediums” tour (in Spanish): join our two prestigious seers, Isabella and Fidel, to discover the secrets of the main museums of Águilas (the archaeological museum, the Carnival museum and the Centro de Interpretación Paco Rabal) on a 90-minute visit. Booking is available online here.

 

OTHER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Children's fairground in Plaza Antonio Cortijos, open on Saturday 17.30 to 21.00, Sundays and public holidays 11.30 to 14.00 horas and 17.30 to 21.00

Esparto grass weaving for beginners at the Casa del Huerto Don Jorge on Tuesdays from 11.00 to 13.00, starting on 7^th October.

Until April 14: “Vírgenes de Leche”, an exhibition of images of the Nursing Madonna on the first floor of the Casa de la Cultura, opening hours 9.00 to 14.00 and 16.00 to 21.00 on weekdays. Click here for further information.

Winter activities at the Centro Municipal de la Mujer (the Women’s Institute)

Details on the digital platform of the Town Hall here. 

Original version films at Multicines El Hornillo

Keep up to date with the next screenings on the cinema’s Facebook page. Ticket sales through entradas.com, phone bookings at www.entradas.com and on 968 412757 between 17.00 and 20.30. Email multihornillo@hotmail.com. Consult for days of screenings in original version. 

Activities at the Casino

Yoga with Lara Díaz, further information on 658 423462.

Rummy: all levels welcome, contact number 601 904463.

Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung with Jöel Jappain, Fridays 19.30 to 20.30. Telephone 619 501574.

Mindfulness and Meditation with Jöel Jappain, Tuesdays 10.00 to 11.00. Telephone 619 501574.

The casino office on the second floor opens to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 17.00 to 19.00. Telephone 968 447431 / 601 904463, email info@casinoaguilas.com.

 

 

SPORTS AND LEISURE

ISLA DEL FRAILE PAR 3 GOLF: a 9-hole course in the Isla del Fraile development, along with practice facilities and classes for beginners. Further information on 0034 622 808544 or from isladelfrailegolf@gmail.com. Open to members and non-members alike, price 15 euros for non-members and 10 euros for members.

PÁDEL ISLA DEL FRAILE: in the same Isla del Fraile development are tennis and padel tennis courts for hire: contact padelisladelfraile@gmail.com, www.padelaguilas.club or 0034 601 507 505.

Águilas Surf Club, Activities include surfing, windsurfing, paddle surfing, Bigsup, kayakking, trips to Isla del Fraile, etc. Courses for learners of all ages.

Further information on +34 601 514353 or at aguilassurfclub@gmail.com / www.aguilassurf.club.

Don Pancho tourist boat, information on 695 261216 or at www.donpancho.es.

Aguinautic Charter, boat hire, sale and tours. Half-day and full day mini-cruises, whole day outing, also available at weekends. See www.aguinautic.com or call 0034 616 737 018.

Rex Alquiler Náutico, boat hire, trips along the coast and fishing. Call 0034 647 198 329 / 0034 667 013 541 or visit www.rexalquilernautico.com.

Other nautical acitvities all year round at Club Náutico Águilas, Paseo de Parra 44, 0034 655 441 929 / 0034 968 007 874, admon@aguilas.com.

Boat trips, with or without skipper: Contact www.terrerosrutasenbarco.com or 0034 657 042 699.

Puerto Deportivo Juan Montiel

Hire of paddle and surf boards as well as kayaks all year round: information 0034 968 414 968.

Boat hire (WHALY): 0034 968 414 968.

18-hole mini-golf course, paddle tennis court, telephone 0034 968 493 493.

Juan Montiel training centre, telephone 0034 968 493 493.

Boat, kayak and paddle surf trips telephone 0034 622 428 650.

The sports centre of Polideportivo Municipal de Águilas can be contacted by telephone on 968 412023 or by email at patronato@pdmaguilas.org.

Dance, yoga, wellbeing

Salsa and bachata classes, further information from Mónica (657 472926, Mondays 20.00 to 22.00) and Luis (622 285608, Fridays 19.30 to 22.00).

TEYDE drama school, telephone 667 876584, email escuelateyde@gmail.com.

Theatre and improvisation on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 19.00 to 21.00. Contact Miguel Ángel Cárceles on 667 876584.

Batucada percussion two Fridays a month from 17.30 to 20.00. Contact Miguel Ángel Cárceles on 667 876584.

Risotherapy on Tuesdays from 17.00 to 18.30. Contact Miguel Ángel Cárceles on 667 876584.

Biodance on Mondays from 18.30 to 20.30. Contact Laura on 645 963455.

Yoga on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10.30 to 12.00. Contact Sergio on 660 890457.

The RINCÓN DE GAIA is a cultural charity association based at Calle Gaviota nº2 in Calabardina (next to Pastelería Katy), with many activities throughout the year which are designed to raise funds for animal charities. Contact elrincondegaia1@gmail.com for information on activities including language exchanges, chess classes, Rummycub competitions, ludo, recitals, concerts, etc.

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